John Alfred Reisch

John Alfred Reisch A retired teacher, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ in Wichita, Kansas. Memorial Services will take place 10:30 am, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at Prairie Homestead Chapel in Wichita, 1605 W. May. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

John was born on September 11, 1932 to Warren Alfred and Hilda Pauline (Miller) Reisch in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was the eldest child of nine children.

He was united in marriage to Donna Jean Pratt on April 29, 1962 at the First Baptist Church in Arkansas City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Hilda, sisters, Susan Ann, Clara Louise and Jackie May and brother, Warren Lee.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his Wife of 63 years of the home; his daughters, Karla Kay and husband Edward of Indiana; and Kristi Jean of Hutchinson; and sons Mark Andrew and wife Julia of Augusta; and Troy William of Wichita; sister: and brother Frank Dean of Mesquite, Texas: and Joseph Lloyd of Arkansas City, Kansas.: and sister Carol Rose Scott and husband Steve of Enid, Oklahoma: and brother Bill Ray and wife Pamela of Tonkawa, Oklahoma: 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; and other Kin and many friends.

Growing up John lived in Oklahoma, California, Oregon and Kansas. Living on 5 different farms, and attending 10 schools before graduating High School at Havensville, Kansas in 1951.

After High School John worked for a Construction Company doing work at K-State University and later at a Meat Packing Plant at Arkansas City.

John then enlisted in the Army in 1952 and served in Korea where he was a Liaison Specialist at Pork Chop, Old Baldy, Erie and Arsenal. After the truce came, he went to Japan. He was discharged in 1960 with an Honorable Discharge.

Medals issued were:

-- Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze service stars

-- Republic of Korea Service Medal

-- United Nations Korea Medal

-- National Defense Medal

On completion of his Military Service John enrolled in college with the help of the G.I. Bill. He also worked for Continental Grain Company, Car Mechanic at an Oldsmobile dealership, Santa Fe Railroad, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Carpenter for the Tonkawa Foundry as a Furnace man.

After marriage John and Donna moved to Wichita where he worked for KG&E for six years and Cessna for three years. John received a B.A. and Masters of Education from W.S.U and became a certified teacher.

John received an Outstanding Senior Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Citizenship from the W.S.U. Industrial Education Club.

During John's teaching career he was recognized in the following years of service:

Outstanding Teacher of America 1973

Master Teacher of the year 1980-81 Nominated for the Kansas Master Teacher Award 1982 Was included in the Who's Who In The Midwest Twentieth Edition 1986/1987

During his teaching career John served as President of NEA at Oxford, Kansas and was the sponsor of the National Honor Society at both Oxford and Goddard High Schools. At Goddard he was Political Action Chairman and lobbied at Topeka for a due process bill for teachers. John also was building representative at Goddard Junior High, Goddard, Kansas.

In late 1944 John accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at the Hebron Community Center at 801 No. Evergreen Avenue in Los Angeles, California. He was baptized, March 14, 1945 at Trinity Baptist Church by Rev. Emmanuel Gittell. After moving to Wichita in 1962, John and Donna attended church at West Side Baptist Church until they moved near Haysville. They joined West Haysville Baptist Church on January 4, 1964 and have been members to this present day.

John served in several Ministries at various times, including

Deacon and Deacon Board Chairman

Christian Education Chairman

Sunday School Teacher

Men's Bible Study Classes

As a Lay Minister

Church Moderator

Moderator for South Central Area

Board of Directors of King's Kid's Daycare at West Side Baptist Church

Board of Directors of the ABCCR

Earned PhD in 1983

From 1994 through 2012 John was involved in Christian Counseling

John wrote Devotional Articles for the West Haysville Baptist Church Visitor for a number of years.

John also made many visitations to homes and to the hospitals. At the Business Meeting of West Haysville Baptist Church on February 4, 2004 John Reisch was voted to be DEACON EMERITUS for West Haysville Baptist Church. John was later recognized and honored at the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, February 8, 2004.

After retiring John served as a Kansas Silver-haired Legislator as a Delegate, representing PSA 2-DISTRICT 2.

In October 2002 John and Donna moved to Prairie Homestead Retirement Center where they have enjoyed the atmosphere of good activities and friendships they have established. John also enjoyed all the opportunities for Volunteerism. Serving as a Representative to the Council and a term of Vice President and President, Chairman of Writer's Group, showing movies, and leading Vespers in prayer. He truly loved the social events and a chance to share book reviews and he loved Mark Twain and playing pool.

Some of John's favorite Bible Verses are: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be as a kind of first fruits of all creation." James 1:17-18 NIV and "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17 NIV and "Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths, guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Ps. 25:14-15 NIV

John loved the God who created all things and his Savior Jesus Christ and he loved and cared about people. He walked with God every day and believed God and Christ was always with him. He believed the Scriptures was from God. "For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear, I will help you." Isaiah 41:13 NIV and now in ending.. ."Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV